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Visiting the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus is just one of the things to do on Long Island this weekend.

Do This

The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

By Long Island Press

East Street fourth grade students Maya Pestano and Kora Kowalski with their teacher Lara Fabrizio (L. to R.).

Hicksville students published in anthology series

Li Liu demonstrated an impressive array of skills, including hand balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing and diabolo.

Acrobat Li Liu dazzles Oyster Bay-East Norwich students

By Long Island Press

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Community Events

Westbury Arts’ 2026 Black History Month Celebration salutes Blacks in the military

By Angela Jenkins & Tiffany Blair, Westbury Arts executive director

Sid Jacobson JCC Executive Director Michael Schlank (L.) kicked off a new speaker series called "Voices of Our Time," with foreign policy expert Dan Senor (R.).

Sid Jacobson JCC opens ‘Voices of Our Time’ series with Dan Senor discussion

By Larissa Fuentes

Then Westbury Mayor Ernest Strada and Governor George Pataki view the just completed WTC Memorial American Flag Quilt on Sept. 17, 2002. The quilt is now part of the permanent collection at the 9/11 museum in downtown Manhattan.

Art

Westbury Arts seeking submissions for exhibition ‘September 11, 2001, A Community Comes Together’

By Nicholas Gordon

Valerie Bertinelli’s new book details her life experiences of trauma, hope, and growth.

Getting naked (and personal): Valerie Bertinelli’s quiet work of becoming perfectly imperfect

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Massapequa Park's Jesse Findling is one of 30 contestants vying to win the latest season of 'American Idol'

Massapequa Park native makes top 30 of ‘American Idol’

By Casey Fahrer

These fun find is one of 10 recommendations in this 2026 spring fashion roundup.

Fashion

Spring fashion roundup: Get out of your winter slump with these 10 stellar picks

By Sharon Feiereisen

Jericho High School students will perform “Mamma Mia!” for their spring musical this month.

Jericho High School students to perform ‘Mamma Mia!’ for spring musical

By Nicholas Gordon

Westbury Arts is collaborating with the Village of Westbury Recreation Department to offer a summer arts program for children in grades 1-8.

Community Events

Westbury Arts Summer Program Open House on March 7

By Nicholas Gordon

Here's what your March 2026 horoscope has in store for you.

March 2026 horoscope: What’s written in the stars for you?

By Psychic Deb

Great Neck Bruins 12U Gold hockey team wins Long Island Amateur Hockey League championship

Great Neck Bruins 12U Gold team wins Long Island Amateur Hockey League championship

The four performers from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey brought smiles to the young patients with song, dance and acrobatics.

A circus is in town, or at least at the children’s hospital

By J. Cav Scott

The Massapequa High School Drama Club will perform “Mean Girls,” based on the 2004 movie.

‘Mean Girls’ offers nice theater experience in Massapequa

Glen Cove Youth Services & Recreation to celebrates 25 years with annual Easter egg hunt.

Glen Cove Youth Services & Recreation celebrates 25 years with annual Easter egg hunt

Student performers sang and danced in "101 Dalmatians."

Herricks fifth grade drama club delights audiences of all ages with ‘101 Dalmatians’

By Long Island Press

Emmi S. Herman with copies of "Chicken Soup for the Soul."

People

Bridging generations: one grandmother’s video game adventure

By J. Cav Scott

The Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce is set to host its 28th annual Culinary Delights event.

Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce to host 28th annual Culinary Delight at the Mansion of Glen Cove in May

By Casey Fahrer

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Stephen C. Widom Cultural Arts at Emanuel presents live concert, ‘City of Dreams — Jimmy Roberts sings the glamour and grit of New York’

By Steve Blank

Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker delivered Valentine's Day cards created by Nassau County students to seniors to celebrate the holiday.

Community Events

Students collaborate with Arnold Drucker to mark Valentine’s Day with seniors

By Nicholas Gordon

The Harlem Globetrotters played against the Washington Generals at the Barclays as part of the team's 100 Year World Tour. (Gabriele Holtermann)

Harlem Globetrotters return to Nassau Coliseum during 100-year anniversary tour showcase

By Dean Koutouratsas

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Joe Bonamassa keeps the blues flame burning

By Dave Gil de Rubio

The Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Port Washington will host a free organ recital by longtime music director Federico Teti.

Community Events

Lutheran Church of Our Savior to host organ recital featuring Federico Teti

By Long Island Press

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First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's top cabinet member, said on Thursday that a proposal to greatly expand metered and permitted parking is among possible revenue raisers the administration is considering to help close a sizable budget gap and fund its priorities.

Top Mamdani deputy mayor doesn’t rule out expanding metered parking to help close budget gap

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